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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER
FROM: STEPHAN E. HUNT, CHIEF OF POLICE
DATE: JULY 15, 2019
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN AZUSA
PACIFIC UNIVERSITY (APU) AND THE CITY OF AZUSA REGARDING
REPORTING AUTHORITY AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES FOR RESPONSES
AT AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
BACKGROUND:
Azusa Pacific University (APU) and the City of Azusa have had a long-standing relationship. APU has
contracted with the City for the past five (5) years for a full-time police officer to serve as a University
Resource Officer (URO). While the presence of a URO has been beneficial to both parties, there are
times when the Azusa Police Department must respond to calls for additional services on the campus of
APU. Given those occurrences, APU and the Azusa Police Department have met to discuss a
memorandum of understanding (MOU) to clarify the responsibilities of the parties when the Azusa
Police Department is called out to APU.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following action:
1)Approve the attached MOU to clarify the authorities and responsibilities of the Azusa Police
Department for calls for service on the campus of APU and authorize the City Manager or Chief
of Police to execute the MOU on behalf of the City subject to any non-substantive changes made
by the City Attorney
ANALYSIS:
The proposed MOU clarifies the responsibilities of the Azusa Police Department when it is called out
for service on the campus of APU. It
1.Describes the types of crimes that the Police Department will handle on behalf of APU;
2. Describes the types of crimes that will be handled by APU’s campus police department;
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
7/15/2019
Azusa Pacific University MOU
July 15, 2019
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3. Describes procedures for reporting sexual violence crimes;
4. Provides a standard mutual indemnification provision;
4. Contains other authorities, reporting and investigation requirements; and
5. Authorizes both agencies to provide mutual assistance.
The MOU is meant to carry-over into additional school years, but may be terminated by any party with
thirty (30) day written notice.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is not General Fund impact from this MOU as it merely establishes guidance and responsibilities
for calls for service.
Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved:
Stephan E. Hunt Sergio Gonzalez
Chief of Police City Manager
Attachment:
1. MOU
Attachment 1